Group X Instructor Aqua or Water Aerobics

Gold's Gym Washington • Woodinville, WA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Exercise Instructor—Aqua/Water Aerobics safely leads members in pool-based group exercises designed to enhance fitness, strength, and endurance, and serves as an educational resource on fitness. The instructor prepares the pool area, stereo, music, and equipment before class; welcomes and orients participants; and teaches a safe, engaging class with clear instruction and exercise variations for different fitness levels. After class, the instructor restores equipment and the pool area, answers questions, and solicits participant feedback. The position also includes maintaining a dependable class schedule, arranging an approved substitute when unable to teach, attending required staff meetings, following timekeeping and facility closing procedures, preparing incident or witness reports when needed, and promoting Gold’s Gym and GGX. The role is part-time and located at 18600 Woodinville-Snohomish Rd, Suite 100, Woodinville, WA.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safe aqua/water aerobics techniques and group exercise principles.
• Knowledge of basic physiology and body mechanics.
• Ability to perform a variety of exercise routines.
• Positive and effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot audio equipment.
• Certification in the instructor’s specific group exercise program(s).
• Current CPR certification and basic first aid training.
• Ability to lift light weights, bend, squat, jump, run, reach, walk, hop, spin, and kick.

Responsibilities

• Arrive before class to prepare the pool area, stereo, music, and equipment, and interact with members and orient new participants.
• Teach safe, pool-based group exercise that supports participants’ fitness, strength, and endurance.
• Introduce the class format, assess first-time participants’ fitness levels discreetly, provide clear instructions, monitor form, and offer variations for different fitness levels.
• Create a motivational and enjoyable class environment, with appropriate music and sound levels.
• Ensure classes begin and end on time, adjusting class flow as needed to adhere to the schedule.
• After class, return the stereo to its proper settings, prepare the pool area for the next activity, answer questions or concerns, and solicit participant feedback.
• Follow facility closing procedures when teaching the last class of the day.
• Find a qualified, approved substitute and notify the Group Exercise Motivator Manager if unable to teach a scheduled class or if there is difficulty finding a substitute.
• Attend required staff meetings and follow clock-in and clock-out procedures.
• Prepare incident and/or witness reports as necessary following accidents.
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude toward responsibilities, coworkers, and members, and promote Gold’s Gym and GGX.

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid sick leave
• Complimentary membership at all Gold’s Gym PNW clubs, including tanning, red light therapy, and guest privileges for regularly scheduled employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed